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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Ruby** That was the most painful thing that has ever happened to me. It hurt to pace, but it hurt more to stand still. Am I going to be stuck like this? Viktor looked to be in shock, he’s not the only one. Dez looked amazed. I did tell him I was part shifter. Finally speaking Viktor looked to Dez and asked, “So she’s definitely a hybrid.” Dez got between me and Viktor. “Yes, she is. She is mine.” I didn’t understand what was happening, it was like the whole energy of the room changed. I stayed behind Dez. “I do not want your mate, I stake no claims, son.” I could see Dez relax slightly. Viktor continued to speak. “She appears to be stuck in that form, has she shifted before?” (“Dez, I have never shifted before, I thought maybe that was why I was abandoned.”) “This is her first time.” He didn’t answer me, his full attention was on Viktor. The pain was easing up now. “I am honored to have been witness to this monu
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**Haven** They didn’t want me in the room with their visitor. I was hiding in a room upstairs, they recommended the basement, but I couldn’t go down there. I told Ruby that was where I was put to be beaten. Ruby told me that family doesn’t do that to you. What is family then? My mother died while she was having me, so my father didn’t have much to do with me. I was left with my uncle a lot and my cousin. They treated me like I was a servant and told me that I should be thankful that I was even allowed in their home. Uncle always had father off on missions so he didn’t know what was happening, not that he would care. I was nothing to anyone, until i shifted the first time. It was rare to be able to shift into another person and for it to happen for a first shift was unheard of. Uncle started my training then, had me shift into a girl my age. He taught me everything about her and I was getting hurt anymore so I excelled at every task. I still have not been in my true form in years. I wa
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**Viktor**Someone else is in this house, I could sense it when I got here. Her smell was getting stronger. She smelled of lilac and rain, and the bitter smell of anxiety. “Ruby, who is your friend hiding upstairs?” The massive black lion looked at Dez with worry. “That would be Ruby’s best friend, Haven.” Dez looked slightly worried. That was troublesome. Why are they trying to hide her? I feel a hunger to meet her. “Dezmond, go get her please, I wish to meet her.” Dez lowered his eyes and left the room. A few moments later he returned. “Haven will be here momentarily.” “I do not wish to harm her; her scent is enticing.” I heard her footsteps, my heart started to race. This is invigorating, I haven't felt anticipation like this in more than a century. The door opened and in came the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. Oh shit! She is my mate. “Dez said you wanted to meet me.” her voice was quiet. “Yes, love. I am Viktor, it is most amazing to meet you. May I ask what you are? I
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“What is your uncle's name?” Haven turned to face me now. “His name is Ulric, he is insane and power-hungry. He thinks Ruby is valuable, he sent me to spy on her years ago. I haven’t been in my true form since.”I can see genuine fear in her eyes, I wouldn’t need to smell her fear to know that she is truthful. The pain she must have faced at his hands must have been excruciating. “Dez, I want Haven to remain with me. I will keep her safe, she can be a guest of the coven.” “Sir, she is not a vampire, they will not allow her to stay there.” So they hid her for her safety, that makes sense. “They have to, Haven is my mate. We may not be allowed to seek out our mates but if we happen to cross paths then it is considered a gift from the gods. Not all are fortunate enough to be blessed like this. Therefore, we cannot actively search. A loophole to our laws, most common vampires are unaware of this. This information is slowly passed down to each leader, but told to be kept secret from our sub
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“Will Haven be safe with the coven? She is important to Ruby. How do you know she is your mate?” Dez looks slightly puzzled. I took a breath, “Haven is in a vulnerable state, she is extremely lonely and open to finding her mate. So she accepted me instantly. I can see you are worried, do you have any concerns?” “I am not sure what I am supposed to feel. I know that I would do anything for Ruby.” Dez said with confidence. “That is what you are supposed to feel. When she fully accepts you, there will be an electric pull and you will be able to find her wherever she may be.” Dez looked down. “Dezmond, from my understanding Ruby has been through a lot in her short life. She is more guarded but I see the love in her eyes when she looks at you. She needs time.” “You are right. I know she trusts me, I know she loves me. I don’t understand what is holding her back.” Dez said softly. “Be there for her. I know she will accept you. Her heart already has, she is already yours.” **Ruby** “Ru
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**Dez**Dezmond woke in a cold sweat. The ache in his heart was worse than ever before. It had been growing more intense over the past few weeks. He got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash his face. He didn't bother looking in the mirror, he knew what he would see. His face would be white and his eyes haunted with the need to find answers. Dezmond needed to know why he was being tormented in his dreams. He was never supposed to dream again."I can't take this anymore." said Dezmond gloomily.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~**Ruby**Ruby couldn't focus in class, another night of tossing and turning. Seeing the flames consume her house. Hearing the screams as her family slowly died, knowing there was nothing she could do. It had been almost three years since the incident. The day she lost her family in the fire. She was the only one who wasn'
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**Dez**("I adjusted her mind. I hope you don't mind, but I need to keep you close. You are in danger.") Ruby looks like she's thinking things over. "I'm sorry, Haven, I'm just really tired."("Thank you. I promise to explain everything to you later.") She composed herself quickly. ("How long have we been dating then? It's going to be hard pretending like I know you. And can you hear everything I'm thinking or just what I say to you?") He didn't answer, great. Now I have to be careful what I am thinking until I know the answer. "Ruby, I have to go home for a couple days. My mom needs me for a family emergency, she didn't say what's going on though." Haven looked worried; she was frowning. "Okay, do you want me to help you pack?" She smiled before saying, "No thanks, I want to be alone for a bit. I'll make sure I lock the doors when I leave. My flight leaves in a few hours so I have to hurry." "Alright, text me when you land." She hugged Haven
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*Unknown*“She will be mine, her whole family will pay for what they done to us.” The rage was getting harder to contain. I feel like I will explode if I have to wait any longer. How can anyone cause that much damage and then act like they haven’t done anything wrong! She needs to know our pain. She will know this torment and I will enjoy every second of her anguish.“Sir, there is someone here to see you.” Not making eye contact.“Thank you, Gemma. Bring them to me.” This is the perfect plan. I will not fail this time. The fire was an amateur attempt. I should have known she was smart, like her mother. That bitch just knew when something was going to happen. Her father was not as smart but could fight and he was fast.*Dez*Viktor said to make sure I wasn’t followed, this has to be serious. He is not this secretive.“Is Ruby safe?&r
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